VDB-15330 · CVE-2000-0158 · BID 997

SCO OpenServer 5.0/5.0.2/5.0.4/5.0.5 MMDF Server MAIL FROM memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SCO OpenServer 5.0/5.0.2/5.0.4/5.0.5. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component MMDF Server. The manipulation of the argument MAIL FROM results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0158. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SCO OpenServer 5.0/5.0.2/5.0.4/5.0.5 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component MMDF Server. The manipulation of the argument MAIL FROM with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in MMDF server allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a long MAIL FROM command to the SMTP daemon.

The weakness was published 02/16/2000 with Network Associates (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2000-0158. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 997†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/23/2014 +5241 days 🔍
04/20/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sco.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: This vulnerability was made public in a Network Associates Security Advisory, dated February 15, 2000.
Organization: Network Associates
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0158 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0158
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15330
SecurityFocus: 997 - SCO MMDF Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 17:39
Updated: 04/20/2026 20:59
Changes: 06/23/2014 17:39 (50), 05/23/2018 10:59 (3), 10/08/2020 08:37 (1), 04/20/2026 20:59 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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